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Cobb County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cobb County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 793,345
- +3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 295,714
- Median household income
- $102,738
- +31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $407,200
- Jobs located here
- 414,080
- Highest market score
- 81
- Convenience stores, #138 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 793,345 people live in Cobb County, in 295,714 households. Population estimates show Cobb County grew 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Cobb County is $102,738 a year, 27% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cobb County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (100).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cobb County are for convenience stores (81), grocery and convenience stores (78) and grocery stores (76). Cobb County ranks #138 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
Cobb County is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For its number of households, Cobb County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for chiropractors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cobb County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cobb County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 81 | #138 of 2,261 | 163 | 5.5 | $12.3M | 156 | 73 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 78 | #217 of 2,402 | 409 | 13.8 | $4.9M | 144 | 191 |
| Grocery stores | 76 | #272 of 2,070 | 159 | 5.4 | $12.6M | 135 | 118 |
| Gas stations | 73 | #327 of 2,358 | 320 | 10.8 | $2.7M | 114 | 220 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 72 | #177 of 1,461 | 97 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 134 | 76 |
| Electricians | 70 | #164 of 1,160 | 81 | 2.7 | $12.6M | 105 | 193 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 70 | #218 of 1,707 | 225 | 7.6 | $4.5M | 95 | 210 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #302 of 2,063 | 265 | 9.0 | $5.1M | 139 | 173 |
| Veterinarians | 69 | #304 of 1,485 | 123 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 98 | 86 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #311 of 2,200 | 319 | 10.8 | $1M | 118 | 197 |
| Laundromats | 68 | #180 of 785 | 41 | 1.4 | $16.4M | 131 | 24 |
| Funeral homes | 66 | #323 of 1,472 | 38 | 1.3 | $912K | 134 | 25 |
| Pet stores | 64 | #250 of 974 | 64 | 2.2 | $5.1M | 114 | 35 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #417 of 2,057 | 441 | 14.9 | $2.3M | 95 | 469 |
| Pizza | 64 | #501 of 2,090 | 219 | 7.4 | $6.2M | 122 | 751 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 62 | #483 of 1,889 | 299 | 10.1 | $4.6M | 110 | 192 |
| Roofing and gutters | 61 | #348 of 1,177 | 135 | 4.6 | $7.6M | 89 | 66 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 61 | #452 of 1,493 | 220 | 7.4 | $2.4M | 81 | 294 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 60 | #440 of 1,327 | 91 | 3.1 | $3.1M | 101 | 64 |
| Child care and preschools | 59 | #576 of 1,611 | 211 | 7.1 | $907K | 91 | 197 |
| Home inspectors | 56 | #149 of 415 | 22 | 0.7 | Index only | 90 | 22 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #926 of 2,405 | 3,360 | 113.6 | $405K | 109 | 1,542 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 54 | #903 of 2,087 | 510 | 17.2 | $1.3M | 104 | 264 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #989 of 2,222 | 463 | 15.7 | $2.9M | 96 | 751 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #584 of 1,334 | 161 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 94 | 116 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,053 of 2,405 | 2,023 | 68.4 | $673K | 101 | 602 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 51 | #663 of 1,302 | 159 | 5.4 | $2.5M | 78 | 53 |
| Gyms | 50 | #925 of 1,792 | 290 | 9.8 | $1.1M | 81 | 122 |
| Pest control | 49 | #368 of 699 | 68 | 2.3 | $7.6M | 75 | 75 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 49 | #402 of 777 | 83 | 2.8 | $3.7M | 91 | 122 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #445 of 847 | 108 | 3.7 | $4.8M | 75 | 207 |
| Barbershops | 49 | #738 of 1,356 | 234 | 7.9 | $1.4M | 72 | 22 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 49 | #911 of 1,771 | 396 | 13.4 | $1.3M | 78 | 576 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,206 of 2,210 | 762 | 25.8 | $883K | 100 | 370 |
| Property management | 47 | #496 of 910 | 103 | 3.5 | Index only | 90 | 223 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #804 of 1,422 | 198 | 6.7 | $2M | 82 | 137 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,218 of 2,088 | 534 | 18.1 | $573K | 87 | 238 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #816 of 1,328 | 237 | 8.0 | $1.3M | 80 | 80 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 45 | #300 of 479 | 25 | 0.8 | $11.4M | 83 | 32 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,497 of 2,378 | 807 | 27.3 | $353K | 79 | 292 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #1,130 of 1,656 | 308 | 10.4 | $1.3M | 71 | 596 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,683 of 2,401 | 1,351 | 45.7 | $211K | 78 | 464 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #1,043 of 1,451 | 167 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 68 | 61 |
| Tire shops | 38 | #1,088 of 1,530 | 189 | 6.4 | $1.5M | 60 | 67 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,339 of 1,769 | 495 | 16.7 | $641K | 73 | 108 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,556 of 2,272 | 726 | 24.6 | $1M | 81 | 449 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,752 of 2,339 | 1,060 | 35.8 | $300K | 70 | 256 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 36 | #1,823 of 2,176 | 1,229 | 41.6 | Index only | 77 | 622 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,928 of 2,385 | 2,092 | 70.7 | $152K | 71 | 477 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,888 of 2,229 | 1,576 | 53.3 | Index only | 76 | 1,086 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 34 | #261 of 325 | 31 | 1.0 | $12.6M | 51 | 37 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 34 | #1,531 of 1,886 | 502 | 17.0 | $778K | 79 | 371 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #2,003 of 2,394 | 3,453 | 116.8 | $113K | 74 | 1,372 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 32 | #754 of 887 | 222 | 7.5 | Index only | 60 | 111 |
| Dry cleaners | 31 | #430 of 507 | 68 | 2.3 | $9.9M | 63 | 82 |
| Chiropractors | 31 | #1,262 of 1,490 | 360 | 12.2 | $1.1M | 45 | 178 |
Household spending in Cobb County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $284.6M | $962 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $869.2M | $2,939 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $1.4B | $4,602 | 113 |
| Groceries | $2B | $6,756 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $317.5M | $1,074 | 107 |
| Child care and other personal services | $191.4M | $647 | 111 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $305.9M | $1,034 | 105 |
| Medical and dental services | $390.6M | $1,321 | 103 |
| Pets | $329.6M | $1,115 | 123 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $673M | $2,276 | 111 |
| Vehicle insurance | $736M | $2,489 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1B | $3,453 | 114 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $520.1M | $1,759 | 124 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5.2B | $17,509 | 105 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cobb County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 793,345+3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 295,714
- Median age
- 38.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 340 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,282
- Median household income
- $102,738+31.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $136,477
- Median home value
- $407,200
- Jobs located here
- 414,080
- Daytime population
- 823,370Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cobb County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Cobb County at 793,345 people in 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 295,714 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cobb County, GA spend?
Households in Cobb County spend about $5.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2B on groceries and $1.4B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cobb County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (100).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cobb County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Cobb County, convenience stores (81), grocery and convenience stores (78) and grocery stores (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #138 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does Cobb County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cobb County is $102,738, 27% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $407,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for chiropractors (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (38% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Cobb County, each ranked against other counties.
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